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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
SHEET IRON AND SHEET STEEL POOL.

MANUFACTURERS DRIVEN BY Low PRICES TO COM
BINE-FRAUD IN IMPoRrATIoSs CHARGED.
PIrIsDuRG. May 20 GSpeciaD.-The formation Of an
other gigantic manufacturing pool was begun In this
city today At least $50 900 represented in the
combination, which Is to be composed Of all
the sheet iron and sheet steel manufacturers In
the United States. meeting was held by the
manufacturers to-day at the Chamber of Commerce.
The object % the pool TO advance prices The reason
for this Is FOR long time owing to persistent
cutting OF rates by manufacturers prices have been de-
preclang rapidly In sheet steel It Il the The
meeting held with closed doors Those wishing TO
dylge the true object Of the meeting made this state
ment however:
The alarming Increase nh importation OF tnnei sheets
and neccestate notice. especially as these
tho result OF systematic uniervauat IONS OF
pracse BY importers and by bro kers IN the
East who sell " Western iron hrIns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
A POSSIBLE STRIKE AMONG IoE-DR1vERs.

There is probability that the drivers aud other en-
ployes OF the cedealers will 10 strike on Monday
The Board OF Arbitration OF District Assembly No 40
has several days been making behalf Of the EN-
ployes a demand for higher wages and more uniform
hours The claim that they receive only 80 or Sl2
a week and have from ten TO tventyfour hours
o day, according 10 the weather, Some OF tho small
dealers promised 10 grant the demands aud such as
do not will have IA strike on their hands.
The glassblowers In the employ OF A. VOgeley AT lin
and Franklin ss went strike yesterday against the
employment OF too many apprentices Tho strike was
settled by George ". Dunno OF the Board OF Arbitration
District Assembly No. 49, after the men had been out
only few hours.
A letter was sent to W. H. W. Youngs, OF the firm OF
Youngs Cable. architects. on May 90 stating that II
had been reported 10 the Board OF Walking Delegates
that had paid $3.50 10 have the recent strike
the Adrch Building settled that AN inysstgatlon
was in progress and asking Mr. Youngs such charge
was true. Mr.. Youngs yesterday replied that he had
paid advised paying 500 or so many cents
delegates for any purpose whatever as consider
whole schee of organized labor as represented ny
you and your kind. most anti American form OF tyranny
over the men OF New York city. In a word con-
slider you, as a body. revolutionary and anarchisc.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE

Dealings In the stock OF the Kingston and Pembroke
Mining Company begun iu the unlisted department
OF the stock Exchange yesterday This company was or
ganlzcd at kingston ont. last week with the following
officers: President Henry siobert; yicepresidcnt, H.
W. Folger; secretary and treasurer. D. L. GDbens di-
rectors H. H. nostcr. Henry sicbcrt L. Sterling Fred
bens. samuel Thomas and W. c. Pollock The capital
stock Is $4,000 In shares OF S25 each and the com
pany isauXiiary 10 the Kingston ana PEMBROKE halfway
aud is owned In the same interest. 90 a.,
The new board OF directors Of tho st Louis ana san
eIecting tho following officers: Edward r. Winslow
president. John ODay. vccpresldent Henry L. morrill,
second icepcsdent Thomas W. Lille, secretary ana
treasurer, and George Butler assistant treasurer.
The presidents OF the Vanderbilt system OF railroad.
held their usual monthly meeting at the Grand Centra
station yesterday IL stated that there was no Ous
transacted OF interest to the pubic.
CHICAGO May 20 (spscsrl.- In spite OF the reports
that are circulated every day concerning the presidency
Of the Chicago Milwaukee AMI ST. Paul Railway, as yet
nothing at all definite has toward selecting
successor To Alexander Mitchell
MfSNEAPoLs Nay CA dispatch TO The Erening Jour
nal from Winnipeg Man. says: "The first train on the
Canadian Pacific Railroad reached the vancouver ocean
terminus Tuesday Hitherto trains stopped "t New
Westminster
CHICAGO, May 2G.-The Times says: "The Joliet
Aurora and Northcr naroad has been recently sofa 10
SowYork syndicate represented by Drefel' Morgan ~
CO. and IL IL stated that II will be made to figure prom
,etv I'm the through business between tho Northwest
and the Atlantic seabOarl current talA IN tu"s IL VI" w
extended north To Elglh
BUFFALO, ~ Y, May 2G.-In the suit OF Henry b. iio-
us against William K Vanderbilt and others, as trustees
OF the New-Yorb Chicago and ~ Louis Railway, Judg
ment for 2s 5s3 80 in foreclosure was ordered Dy tno
Supreme Court here tO-ay
MERrDgS Conn, May 26-The directors OF tho new
Merden aud Waterbury Railroad Company have elected
Charles Dickinson, OF Waterbury, president
CONCORD. y. H., May 26.-At the annual meeting OF
the Northern Railroad Company to-day the folio"ihS
directors were elected: Alvah w sulloway, George '"
Ncsmith Franklin n. Crocker Joseph 8 Benton george
T. Todd silas Pierce aud Benjamin r. Cheney Tue
directors organized with Mr. suoway as president and
George Foster as clerk.
spRISGFfELD, ILL.,, May 2G-Artlcles OF association
were nled for the Achson, Topeka ana santa fe hsi
road Company In Chicago The principal ONCE 10 W 10
On chicago and the amount OF the capital stock Is to be
slo 600 600 Tie incorporaiors arc George w NC
Trcery of Kansas City Mo-; Albert Robinson OF Topeka
Kan; Emmons Blaine, Benjamin 1. LOWS anu riouoA
ick l. Gay, OF Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
THE PARIS THEATRE HORROR
AT LEAST TWO HUNDRED LIvEsLosT.

BODIES LYING IN HEAPS IN THE RUINS OF THE
OPERA CoMIQUE-THE GOVERNMENT TO
CLOSE SEVERAL DANGEROUS THEATRES.
PARIS, May 26-Ths finding of charred bodies IN
the ruins of tho Opera Comique continues. The
remains are recognizable only by of trinkets.
The official statement says that fifty bodies have
already been recovered. NJ. Reveillcn, Deputy,
speaking IN the Chamber of Deputies this afternoon,
estmted that at least 200 persons lost their lives in
the fire.
The bodies of ballet dancers who lost tker lives
are lying In heaps In the ruins OF the theatre. The
hremen assert that many bodies are lying in the
upper galleries An excited crowd has stood all
day around the ruins which guarded by military
GORDON Many distressing witnessed.
Late this afternoon the bodies OF eighteen women,
all In full dress. found lying together at the
bottom of the staircase leading from the second story
Thess women all had escorts to the theatre, but
bodies of men were found anywhere near where the
women were burned TO death.
The walls of tho theatre began falling this evening"
aud the sesrch for bodies had to he abandoned The
library attached TO the theatre entirely destroyed
with all its contents. including many valuable
scores. Six thousald costumes burned sin the
wardrobe.
The bodies of three men and two women were found
In the stage box where the victims had taken refuge
from the flames The Government propose to close
several of the Paris theatres because of their
deficiency in exits.
The Opera Comique was insured for 1,C00, 600
francs. Tne Chamber of Deputies has voted credit
OF 2OO,O francs for the relief CT the sufferers.
Today 1856 missing persons have been inquired for by
relatives They arc supposed to have pershed In tho
flames The bottom OF the theatre Is flooded with water
TO the depth OF five Sixty bodies have been found
floating in the watcr by tho flremen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
cLosE or rnr nREwERs. coXyEXrlo.

B,LrMoRE. May 26.-rhe convention OF tho United
States Brewers Association resumed its abors this morn
ing and after listening reports o. tao various commit
tees adopted resolutions appropatng 5000 for tho as
sstance OF the brewers OF Michigan, $1,000 for the
brewers OF Tennessee the money to DO used in defeating
the efforts Of tho Prohbitoniss in those States Tho
sum Of 5000 also appropriated TO tho use OF tho
Publication Commlttca On motion OF Henry Clausen,
IT, OF New York assessment equal TO ono years
agreed upon to enable tho Board OF trustees 10
fight the temperance "faastics In various sections OF
tho country
The following tIcket elected: President William
A. Niles, OF NowYork vicop president Henry Clausen
IT, OF New-York, aud Thies j. Lefens. OF Chicago
treasurer j. Chr. G.. Hupiei of New YORK; board OF
trustees. William A. Miles. Henry Clau-en; ir George
Ehret and j. Chr G.. Hupfol OF New-Nork; II. Is
srharrmAn and Joseph Iiebmau OF Brooklyn; Goufned
Kruger, OF Newark Henry ~. Reuter-. OF Boston,
Jacob Conrad OF PHILADELPHIA; william J. Lemo OF ~
Louis; Christian Moereln OF Ciuclnuatl Emil hchan-
deln OF Milwaukee; aud ThIcs j. Lof9ns, OF Chicago
st Paul MINI, selected the place OF tho next
meeting and the convention adjourned Richard katem-
never OF New York. reappontcl secretary OF tho
association and G.. ThOman manager OF tho Literary
bureau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
ACCUSED BY HIS DYING VICTIM
MARY ANDERSON on HER DEATH BED SAID THAT
BARCLAY PEAK SHOT HER.

MARY ANDERSON on HER DEATH BED SAID THAT
BARCLAY PEAK SHOT HER.
MOUNT HOLLY. y. j., May 20.-The trial Of Barclay
Peak for the murder OF Mary Anderson was resumed
to-day The witness, Miss Eva Anderson, sister OF the
dead girl testified that she present at the injured
girls bedside whom Peak entered the room. He kissed
her and asked her how she hurt Marys only answer
was look followed by gurgng sound In her throat
Then she grew white. When Mrs Anderson. Mary's
mother reached her side she opened her aud look
Of recognition followed minute later she recovered
her speech and addressed her mother by name Then
Mr. Anderson entered. How is this, my child !" he
said Her only answer 81 couldn't help 10, father
Her mother later urged her % tell the story or the
shooting She did give the whole story but what II was
will not be known until later In the trial
The remaining hours OF todaYs session were occupied
In the examination Professor w. H. Pancoast, OF Phil
adelphia. who attended Miss Anderson. lie said the
girl 10 her death from pistol shot wound, IN ms
opinion not sefindlcted. Miss Anderson had told him
that she did not shoot herself aud that Barclay Peak
shot her At the time OF saying this sho was In nomen
tary anticipation Of death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27

already promised to insure the carrying ont OF Mr
Lawson's kindly scheme and give delightful
holiday 20 10000 children. The Queens share in
the proceedings will include the presentation OF
memorial mugs and drive through an avenue OF
children from Hyde Park Corner to the Marble
Arch. Dinner. games. sports and amusements OF
many kinds will be supplied Mrs. James Brown
Potter will recite at the Gaiety Theatre SatuI-
day for the Jubilee children poem by Mr. Clement
Scott, dedicated to the editor and proprietor OF
The Daily Telegraph.
racing friend tells me the defeat of the favorte
at the Derby was forogone conclusion. The. ring
had laid too heavily against him to allow him to
wn and the ring has suffered SO heavily at recent
meetings that had The Baron won great proper
ton of the winnings of his hackers could not have
been paid. Others are equally confident that the
horse was beaten on his merits or demerits' All
agree that the field was POOR QUE. G. W. S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
HOW CHICAGO VAS SWINDLED.



WITH GAMBLER MDOSALD
CHICAGO, May 20 (Spectall =" Nj, " Schneider, the
boiler maker, testified yesterday and to-day in the
trial of the booders After his arrest be travelled In
the East in charge of detectives who have had con-
siderable troable in keeping him out OF the hands OF
the " boodlers." Considerable time was spent in
Newark n. j., where the tourists secured quarters
the Hotel Bristol subsequently, gong to The Con-
tnenta. While In Newark, Schneider was intro
duoed Southern gentleman of large means, O
liberal part of which he proposed to invest in Newark
real estate. On February 20 dispatch was received
from Chicago informing Sohneiders custodians that
prominent member of the County Board had lett
this city for Newark All real estate trades were at
once of, and Schneider was escorted to Elizabeth.
He was also taken to Trenton. to Washington and
various other places
Schneider was prompt and direct in his testimony.
He related how Engineer Mcdonald, of the County
Hospital had told him that other contractors were
getting work at the institution by paving 30 per
cent of the proceeds to those who helped in obtainng
the Job. Schneider replied he would do whatever
others were doing. Mcdonald said 4o per cent
would be necessary, as Warden McGarigle would
have to be squared, besides several commissioners.
An agreement reached on that basis, Schneider
10 do all the work and pay all expenses sharing the
net proceeds equally between himself, McGarigle
and Mcdonald Ten OF Schneidefs bills went
through the County Board. The first one tor 100
was pail before any work had been done.
There general instructions to the 6ookkeepers
OF Schneider 60. TO double all the articles supplied
by the firm and charged to the county, and also as 10
the partnership between Mcdonald, McGdrige and
Schneider. Ii also shown that Schneider " GO.
kept two sets OF books In casa 1t were necessary 70
the county for the amount Schneider stated
that the items charged against the county we're ~
both sets OF books had been approved by committee
of County Commissioners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
nr pownERLY oN rnE o,BRIEN RLors.

PHILADELPHIA, May 20 (specidb-E " Po@ derly'
speaking Of tho assault Mr. OBrien. will say IN his
paper The journal Of United LdbOr, on Saturday:
The visit OF Mr. O'Bricn Canada points moral. Tho
attempt upon his ie brought about by VA. same hn
rder OF the Rev Mr
r Nortirop and inrepi man. Gambrrl at tho
hand OF tho assassin result 10 awaken deeper
horror OF Tie element breeds crimes ike these The as
sault made upon Mr. OIren brings the same results ~
serves 10 inspire sentiment OF indignation ana dsCuS
against class the breeding the spirit hat iorDds
OF opinion IN tho cause OF reform nnd Justice ana
demand as sacrnce the life OF apostle There o dH
tncton between who mces the with the bullet o
rho him meets II with bri"kbat ana te
shOnt OF deris1n.
Master Workman william H. Bailey In the same paper
Issues this order 10 all assemblies
Members Of The order will please be careful In admitting
Waiting members especially In tho coal regions a. am
credtaby Informed that party playing tho part 9 detc
iting chicny 10
tne and Ashland regions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
OBRIEN VISITS THE LEGISLATURE.
HIS PRESENCE REMINDS SPEAKER Hustled OF Mr..
PARNEILs MEMORY

HIS PRESENCE REMINDS SPEAKER Hustled OF Mr..
PARNELLs MEMORY.
ALBANY, May 26-william oBrion arrived here at 2:2o
o'clock this morning This forenoon the party visited
both branches OF the legislature Mr. OBrien making
few remarks III the Assembly Chamber. After Mr..
O'Brien ceased General Hustled arose and said:
Z" have taken especial pleasure in inviting to the
privileges OF this foor William O'Brien [epplausol
for the reason that seven years aao l had the
pleasure Of presenting to the legislature Charles
trip to Europe two years since had occasion TO visit
the House OF Commons and, while in the gallery, Nj.
miar.' Indeed 1t is,, was my response You
come from Amercai' Yes From Albanyf
Yes Mr.. Hustodi Yes thus showing the wonder.
ful memory OF this remarkable being able TO recall
face h. had only and that after an absence OF
five years."
Mr.. OIL Bren was then conducted to the Governors
room where he was presented TO Governor Hill, Win
whom he conversed for few moments.
Mr.. OErien left by the Il 10 train on the Della
and Hudson Railroad for Montreal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
TO TAKE TIE PLACE OF COKE DRAWERS

TEN THOUSAND AMERICAN woRKMEN FOR THE
CoNNELLsvILLE REGIoN-LowER PRICES FOR
COKE.
PIrrsBURo. May 90 (speciah.-A rumor is current In
the coke region that the coke operators composing the
syndicate taking immediate steps TO break the back
boue Of the strike 1t Is alleged that Saturday or
Sunday 900 will arrive in the region from the
East and Is further conened that these aborers are
all American citizens 1t Is also said that the syndicate
has mc paid lts employees by the wagon aud
that hereafter the mon will be paid 81 80 day. the
General Executive Board OF the Knights OF Labor have
decided personally 70 Investigate the strike The coko
syndcac has informed the committee representing the
Western Pig Iron Association that the former Will DO
ready for conference at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
The operators talking tho matter but IL
IA generally conceded that by Juno coke Will De 81 10
and probably as low as 81 50.per ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
RAILROAD INTEPESTS.
ONE RAILROAD SUES ANOTHER.

A suit was begun yesterday by the fling OF
complaint In the United States Circuit Court by the
oregon and TranscoDinental Company against the
Northern Pacific Railway Company. The complaint
Fcicrs 10 tho formation OF company to build short
line ln Washington Territory. The company was
Organized m November lees, by stockholders In the
Northern Pacific Railway Company and Others. under
the name OF the Eastern Washington Railway COM
pany. Tho name Was atcry' ard changed ~ spokane
ani Palolso kdlVas company. Tho complainant
company owns about Onc-slXth Of the stock of the
Northern Panc Tho complainant alleges that the
Northern Pacific has right under the acts OF Con-
grrss to issue the ponds take practical cOntrOt
of the branch road. and injunction l. a+lcd for
restraining the NOthcTn iacihc from exercising any
control in regard to the SPOKANE aud Palouse Rail
.rav CAmnanV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
oARELESS GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL

CINCINNATI May 26 In April last the gauger
stationed by the Government at Maddux Distncry
in Dayton, Ky, wishing to attend the county con-
vendon Of his party, asked the distiler to run of
tho days product early . to permit him to get
through with his gaugng in time TO attend the con-
yention. The request granted and the output,
thirty-three barrels, hastily gagged few days
ago Inspector Halo going 10 the Cincinnati establish
ment of Aaddux, Hobart g. Co. to make Inspection,
found that one OF these barrels was marked 1Ol
nroof when il really was 125 proof. Although it
was admitted by the gauger that he bad In hs haste
made mistake yet The goods here. as well rs two
lots sold In Charleston, s. c. and Richmond, Va.
have been seized by the Government to secure the
differenca duo for tax.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
NO LOCAL TRADE TO PRornCT

CHICAGO May 20 (Specdb. An evening paper says
that +. A. Touzalin, while he with tho Atchison
Topeka and Santa Fc Railway conceived the idea OF
building for the Burlington line to IT. Paul. and adds
The construction great deal OF money for in
sders The road has much better grade than tho old
ones that can put forty oalel in train, while
the Old ones can put only twenty-five But Touzaln's
ne Il new AM unfortunately the Interstate law
right on the heels OF its completion. making the old
IA a.honed ratesashing ont OF the question The now
has no local business protect and starting in
how as every other with road always has for
twenty years back The law. IL II IL not permanently
suspended makes Il impossible for the old roads 10 ght
Toizan In the Northwest without affecting tno
OF their entire system
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
pEcEprIoN or TILE GoyERNoR.GENERAL.

OTTAWA May 20 (Specidb.-Tho roc option u the Gov
ernor General passed Off quietly. Tho Orangemen made
big turnout but tho enthusiasm In the streets was
faint and crowds comparatively small.
In the House OF Commons this afternoon til
Loyalsts hnd prepared motion In
der to commit Parliament 10 tho indorse-
Inent OF the Governor Generals welcome home
from tho west Immediately after tho routine
business had been disposed OF Mr. Small. of
Toronto moved that the House take u
recess at 44O until o'clock in order 10 give the
bers opportunity take part In the reception The
Speaker having put the question. said II anybody
takes objection the motion cannot be put"
Mr.. Blake-I take It,
The Ministeriasts received this declaration with jecs,
but IL sufficient 10 kill the motion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
cU01gR4 R4GIyG IN BUEyOS AYRES

PHILADELPHIA, May 26.-Chiet Officer Gay of the bark
Macleod of ST. john, N b. which arrived at this port
to-day from Buenos Ayres, tells frightful story or
death cholera In that portion Of the Argentine Re-
public. lie says that the people Of that city and
the suburbs we're dying off like sheep and the disease
seemed 10 spread like wlfre The wife OF the captain
the bark Golden Rule, the chief mate and one man OF
tho bark Bremou aud four OF tho bark Wyo died OF
the disease while the Macleod was in port.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
FEW MEMBERS COME TO THE CITY.

Only a few Of the Senators and Assemblymen came
from Albany last evening. Senator Nelson went to
his home In Poughkeepse. Speaker Hustled stopped on
at Peeksk Most OF the city members Interested In
bills that passed In the closing hours OF the Legislature
and they Will remain urge the Governor tho advis-
ability OF signing them. There general feeling OF
disappointment the fact that so many Dills were
not reached In time to pass them. The long wranRe
over the Vedder bill given as one OF the main reasons
for this condition Of things Many Democrats thnk tnat
the action of their parys In fighting the
bi 40 long after IL certain 70 pass the Assembly
was moor tactics and that they responsible for the
loss OF many bills that would otherwise nave doom
passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
WATCHDOGS OF THE TREASU RY
HOW MEssRs ARNOLD AND SLOAN HAVE KErr
DowN AppROpRI TIONs

ALBANY, May 20. - Frank d. Arnold cna'rman
of the Committee on Appropriations OF the Assoo's'
and George u. Sloan, chairman Of tho Finance oo~,
mltee of the Senate, both Republicans, deserve uo
thanks Of tho taxpayers of the State They nave ..
kept down the appropriations of the snas ~
tho state tax rate Is reduced from 2'9o mnis
mills On the valuations Of property on iast year
tax rate Of 900 mills brought Into the sa'e ~,
lii ,cloning on the Same valuations only So'.Uo'
ea1 az would be exacted from the Taxpayers I'M.
reduction Of taxation s the Ripuprsan IL upprssentins the tax
sst ss m hii! Is sufficient refutation to tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27
QUESTIONS AS TO THE OIL TRUST

NEw-ORLEANs May 26 tSpeeian Attorney General NJ
J. Cunningham and Il. II. Howard Nc Caleb yesterday
morning appeared before Judge Houston and hied mo.
ton In the case OF tho State Of louisiana against tho
American Cotton Oil Trust for the appointment OF com
mission to take the evidence Of witnesses In NewforN
Tho court granted tho necessary orders. ino coi''
tn N he sent IN Nav York has an nnexed 1t inter-oga-
tories 10 he propounded TO J. V. lewis j. L. Macauey
w. r. Anderson, John Manning Eugene H. Levy, SnarlSs
parsons and John F. Wallace behalf OF the state OF
louisiana The inerrogaories relate 10 he orsahIa.oI
of the OIL Trust methods by which IL gained eohy
of the oil mills la the combination the character OIL eers
anIao nm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-27

later King received three wounds, all of which were
severe but OF which fatal. Sheriff Turner, Of
Oysterve has been sent for and Governor Sempe has
been asked for assistance IL reported later on what
seems to be good authority that the shooting a
dreadful mistake 1t is stated that another party went
ont TO guard the drying web and were mistaken In the
darkness by King Green and for marauders. The
first party also mistaken for trespassers by the
MA